Assistant Merchandiser

Matalan; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Recognition scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail discounts

Pension

Career development

Job summary

Matalan is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in the UK to review sales, stock and markdown levels and identify commercial opportunities for the market, supporting the team to optimise sales and profitability.

You will help with seasonal budgets, range plans and Open to Buy to respond to fast fashion trends, while coaching Trainees and collaborating with Buying & Design to deliver commercial ranges for customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of working as a high achieving Trainee Assistant or Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion and/or retail environment.
• Excellent commercial awareness.
• High standard of numerical ability.
• Exceptional data interpretation and analytical skills.
• High, consistent attention to detail, always striving to deliver good quality work to key deadlines.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the business.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review sales, stock and markdown levels and identify commercial opportunities for the market to optimise sales and profitability.
• Assist in the preparation of seasonal budgets and range plans and plan Open to Buy to react to trends.
• Coach and guide Trainees within the team to ensure timely intake management and development.
• Collaborate with Buying & Design teams to develop and deliver commercial ranges for customers.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Commercial awareness

Numerical ability

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder relationships

Presentation skills

Job description

As an Assistant Merchandiser, you'll review sales, stock and markdown levels and identify commercial opportunities for the market, supporting the team to optimise sales and profitability.

By assisting the Merchandiser in the preparation of seasonal budgets and range plans, you’ll help to ensure an exciting and relevant product offer is bought and will plan for Open to Buy requirements to react to fast fashion trends and opportunities.

You’ll coach and guide the Trainees within your team, working closely with them to ensure timely and effective intake management, and sharing your knowledge and experience to develop them in their own careers.

Merchandising is an integral part of our business, working with our Buying & Design teams to ensure we develop and deliver commercial ranges to our customers.

Please note - we have permanent and temporary roles available.

• Proven experience of working as a high achieving Trainee Assistant or Assistant Merchandiser within a fashion and/or retail environment
• Excellent commercial awareness
• High standard of numerical ability
• Exceptional data interpretation and analytical skills
• High, consistent attention to detail, always striving to deliver good quality work to key deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the business
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development
• Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together - we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date.